Potting mix -fully loaded
I got a small bag of Vigaro organic potting mix for some 4" starts. I usually use MG, but being adventurous and if herbs out to sell some complain about MG. Well, I opened the bag to work some basil starts. There were flying fungus gnats! I kid you not! I'm using it anyway, especially as this is all outside now.
- rainbowgardener
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I think it is not unusual for commercial potting soil to have fungus gnats. Sometimes it is just larvae or eggs so you don't notice. I think it is part of why those of us who start seeds indoors in potting soil have to be so careful about fungus gnats.
But yes if it is for outside, it will be fine. If you want to be sure, just dump the bag on a tarp somewhere in the sunshine and let it dry out for a couple days. All gone fungus gnats!
But yes if it is for outside, it will be fine. If you want to be sure, just dump the bag on a tarp somewhere in the sunshine and let it dry out for a couple days. All gone fungus gnats!
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